Security Engineer

Overview

Caxton Associates is seeking a Security Engineer for its Systems Engineering and Infrastructure team to harden, monitor and improve security across endpoints, servers, identity systems and supporting infrastructure, with a focus on the Windows environment.

What you'll do

• Manage and optimize CrowdStrike/Microsoft Defender (EDR/XDR) tooling, vulnerability scanners and patching processes using Intune / Ivanti Neurons or equivalent
• Implement and maintain Windows security controls (group policy, baseline OS hardening, endpoint protection, patching and logging)
• Continuously improve the core security controls that protect Windows/Linux systems across the organization
• Drive vulnerability management initiatives
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents and assist with remediation
• Support and improve identity and access management across the organisation (Active Directory, Azure AD, Conditional Access, phishing-resistant MFA, SSO, SAML)
• Perform regular security assessments, configuration reviews and compliance checks
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks and automation scripts (PowerShell / Python)
• Collaborate on architecture reviews and secure deployments
• Build automation around configuration, monitoring and incident response
• Manage email security and associated threat/detection controls
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, technologies and regulatory changes
• Continuously assess and improve the organisation's security posture
• Advocate for security best practices across all teams

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or currently in a similar role
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust models/principles
• Solid understanding of host-based controls: application control, device control and encryption
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience of Active Directory Services (EntraID, DNS, DHCP, FSMO, ADFS, SSO, ADCS, PKI, Group Policy)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and LAN/WAN
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in Financial Services
• Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Batch scripting) for automating routine tasks and deployments
• Hands-on experience of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) or third-party application/device-control platforms
• Good knowledge of AWS infrastructure and Linux administration
• Experience with Microsoft Intune

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India